Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Key Quotes 1

This video lesson provides a detailed analysis of key quotes from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', focusing on Prospero's character development. It explores his relationships, leadership flaws, and eventual growth towards compassion and forgiveness. The lesson highlights Prospero's control over Miranda, his darker side with Ariel and Caliban, and his patriarchal views. The analysis concludes with Prospero's transformation and the importance of forgiveness.

What is the primary focus of the first lesson in the video?

• The key quotes of Ariel

• The key quotes of Caliban

• The key quotes of Prospero

• The key quotes of Miranda

In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Prospero justify his actions to Miranda?

• By claiming he did it for the island

• By saying it was for his own power

• By blaming Ariel

• By stating it was all for Miranda

What does Prospero reveal about his past with Antonio in Act 1, Scene 2?

• He was a great leader

• He was blameless

• He was betrayed by Ariel

• He was too focused on his studies

How does Prospero threaten Ariel in Act 1, Scene 2?

• By offering more tasks

• By promising freedom

• By threatening to imprison him again

• By giving him a reward

What is Prospero's attitude towards Caliban in Act 1, Scene 2?

• He treats him kindly

• He praises him

• He ignores him

• He exaggerates Caliban's evil nature

In Act 3, Scene 3, how does Prospero view Gonzalo?

• As a traitor

• As an honest man

• As a fool

• As a rival

What does Prospero's language in Act 4 reveal about his views on gender roles?

• He sees women as more powerful

• He holds patriarchal views

• He is indifferent to gender roles

• He believes in gender equality

In Act 5, what realization does Prospero come to after Ariel's empathy?

• He should punish Ariel

• He should abandon his magic

• He has been less human than Ariel

• He should continue his revenge

What does Prospero decide to do with his staff and book in Act 5?

• Destroy and discard them

• Sell them

• Keep them for future use

• Give them to Miranda

In the Epilogue, what does Prospero ask of the audience?

• To punish him

• To set him free

• To forget his actions

• To join him on the island